EP2458302A1 - Connector element and device for fixing solar modules - Google Patents

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EP2458302A1
EP2458302A1 EP11009272A EP11009272A EP2458302A1 EP 2458302 A1 EP2458302 A1 EP 2458302A1 EP 11009272 A EP11009272 A EP 11009272A EP 11009272 A EP11009272 A EP 11009272A EP 2458302 A1 EP2458302 A1 EP 2458302A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B7/00—Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections
    • F16B7/04—Clamping or clipping connections
    • F16B7/044—Clamping or clipping connections for rods or tubes being in angled relationship
    • F16B7/0446—Clamping or clipping connections for rods or tubes being in angled relationship for tubes using the innerside thereof
    • F16B7/0473—Clamping or clipping connections for rods or tubes being in angled relationship for tubes using the innerside thereof with hook-like parts gripping, e.g. by expanding, behind the flanges of a profile
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
    • F24S25/60—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S25/65—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for coupling adjacent supporting elements, e.g. for connecting profiles together
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S20/00—Supporting structures for PV modules
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S30/00—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S2030/10—Special components
    • F24S2030/16—Hinged elements; Pin connections
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y02E10/47—Mountings or tracking
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/50—Photovoltaic [PV] energy

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  • the present invention relates to a connector element for connecting two C-profile rails. Furthermore, the invention relates to a device for fixing solar elements.
  • Basic components for such constructions are rails, in particular C-profile rails, which are firmly connected to other components, such as roof hooks, various types of terminals and in particular with other rails.
  • a frame for the arrangement of solar modules which consists of at least two spaced-apart planar frame, which preferably each form a triangle with the frame sides, wherein each one frame side to the floor or roof surface is inclined.
  • On two adjacent frames slidable and fixable supporting profile pieces for supporting and fixing a solar module are respectively arranged on the inclined frame side.
  • about the support profile pieces is also the connection to the adjacently arranged frame sides movable to each other and fixable with each other.
  • the frame sides are also movable relative to one another and fixably connected to one another and / or have at least one length adjustment device.
  • the frame assembly can be disguised.
  • the side adjacent to the inclined frame side and not fixed to the roof or floor surface frame side is a T-profile, each half of a foot width is used to attach the panel.
  • This type of attachment is expensive.
  • the attachment of the solar elements to each other is accomplished here by means of screw, which are arranged in webs which protrude from the support section pieces. By this arrangement, no compact construction is possible.
  • Connector elements are already known from the prior art, comprising two legs arranged at right angles to each other. From the DE 20 2009 017 491 U1 Further, a connector element has become known, which has two mutually angled legs, which are hinged together. In this way, components, in particular profile rails, can be connected to one another in an almost arbitrary angle.
  • These connector elements have legs with projections which are mounted on top of the rail mounted by means of known threaded plates and screws on the rail.
  • the guide rails are used for simplified positioning of the connector element on the rail.
  • the lateral guide rails are designed so that embrace the webs or sections of the rail from the outside, thus facilitating the positioning and fixing of the connector element on the rail and stabilize the connection.
  • the invention is therefore the object of developing a connector element of the type described above to the effect that on the one hand an attachment of angularly arranged rails is easily possible and that on the other over the virtually entire length of the rail in particular even if, for example, in Angle is connected to another rail, for example, solar panels can be attached to the rail. It should be lost in other words no mounting space.
  • This object is achieved by a connector element as it is the subject of independent claim 1.
  • the object of the invention is also to provide a device for fixing solar elements, which can be produced in a simple manner, stable and in the assembled state, in particular also withstand wind generated loads.
  • the object is further achieved by a device for fastening solar elements with the features of claim 11.
  • the connector element according to the invention for connecting two profiled rails with a first and with a second, pivotally connected to the first leg, characterized in that at least one leg has a central mounting portion and projecting from each laterally beyond the mounting portion projections mounted in the Condition abut on corresponding projections of the rail as an abutment.
  • the connector element can be inserted in a very advantageous manner in the rail, so that on the one hand in an arrangement of two rails at an angle to each other, the pivot point is shifted towards the bottom of the rail.
  • the variability increases and the legs can build shorter than with an arrangement of a connector element at the top of the rails.
  • both legs each have a central fastening region and protrusions projecting from the latter in each case laterally beyond the fastening region, which abut in each case in the mounted state on projections of a profile rail as an abutment.
  • the profile element can be inserted in the manner described above in each case in two adjoining profile rails, so that they are fastened to each other at an angle.
  • the fastening region has two holes, which are provided in particular with threads. Through these two holes on the one hand attachment of the leg in the rail is possible, on the other hand can be attached directly to the leg components on the rail without additional threaded plates or the like would be required.
  • a limb has a central fastening region and protrusions projecting laterally beyond the fastening region, which in the mounted state rest on protrusions of the profile rail as an abutment and in that one surface of the other limb has lateral guide strips parallel to the lateral outer edges having.
  • the lateral guide rails facing away from the surface of the leg has a convex curvature.
  • a slight rounding of the surface can also be provided.
  • This leg has a round hole or a slot.
  • a slot has the advantage over a round hole that the attachment of the connector element can be made more variable and the connection between the connector element and the component can be adjusted via the elongated hole.
  • the stop has a substantially U-shaped groove on each of its upper sides.
  • This U-shaped groove serves to receive a clamping element with which a solar cell can be clamped.
  • the arrangement of the U-shaped groove in the stop so not only a simple assembly of the solar cell allows, but in particular a positionally accurate mounting of the solar cells, because the stop member marks the end of the fastening device before the articulated connection, i. the hinge point.
  • the articulated connection can for example be realized so that both legs each have one or more projections which can be inserted into each other and are each provided with holes which are aligned in the assembled state and through which a bolt or a (cylinder) pin can be inserted, to realize the articulated connection.
  • a bolt or a (cylinder) pin can be inserted, to realize the articulated connection.
  • At the ends of the cylinder pin can be a thread for a Nut be provided to fix the pin using the nuts.
  • the connector element according to the invention is preferably made of a metal, for example of aluminum. It is preferably produced from die-cast parts, for example from die-cast aluminum parts or zinc die-cast parts. It can also be made of stainless steel parts.
  • the device for fixing solar elements is characterized by each mounted at an angle to each other by means of such connector elements profile rails on which solar elements are mounted inclined at an angle to the horizontal.
  • This device is characterized by lateral cladding, wherein between the solar elements and the front-side highest cladding wall, a gap is formed. In this way, in the case of a due to a wind sweeping over the solar element air flow creates a negative pressure in the interior of the device, so that the angle secured to each other rails are loaded on train and in this way a stabilization of the entire device can be realized.
  • the cladding is realized by arranged between the rails metal sheets.
  • a connector element shown in FIG Fig. 1 and Fig. 1a Has two legs, a first leg 110 and a second leg 120, which are hinged together.
  • the articulated connection of the two legs 110, 120 to each other is realized by projections 117, 127, each having aligned openings through which in the connected state, for example, a screw 130 is passed, which allows the connection of the two legs at an arbitrary angle to each other and the also allows a fixation of the two legs 110, 120 to each other.
  • the projections 127 of the leg 120 are adapted to the projections 117 of the leg 110, that a possible play-free engagement of the two legs is realized at the same time free rotation.
  • Each of the two legs has a mounting portion 115, 125 which in the assembled state in a rail, for example in a C-rail 400, as shown schematically in, for example Fig. 3 is shown flush with the top of the rail 400 abuts (see. Fig. 3 ).
  • Another attachment region 116, 126 is in each case arranged opposite the attachment region 115, 125. This attachment area In the mounted state of the connector element in the interior of the rail 400.
  • holes 111 and 121 are provided, which are preferably provided with threads.
  • These threaded holes are used to attach the connector element in the rail 400 by means of known threaded plates, on the other hand, in the second hole on the rail 400, for example, further devices are attached, for example, holding elements for solar cells or the like.
  • the attachment regions 115, 125 each have stops 119, 129 for the profile rail 400, which delimit the attachment regions 115, 125 or 116, 126 on the articulation side in front of the joint.
  • Fig. 1b a further embodiment of a connector element according to the invention is shown, in which these stops 119, 129 each have a substantially U-shaped groove 1190, 1290 on its upper side.
  • clamping elements 4010 are used, which are fastened by means of screws 4020, the thread of which is aligned with a in the connector element each stop side arranged thread 1120, 1220.
  • screws 4020 By tightening the screw 4020, the solar element 610 is fixed in this way by clamping ( Fig. 3a ).
  • Both legs 110, 120 each have laterally of the attachment portions 115, 125 wegumble projections 112, 114 and 122, 124, which are formed so that they come to correspondingly formed in the rail 400 and opposing projections 401 as an abutment to the plant. So these projections are for example in a C-shaped rail on the C-shaped projections and thus form the abutment.
  • FIG. 2 A further embodiment of the connector element according to the invention is in Fig. 2 shown.
  • This in Fig. 2 shown connector element is different from that in Fig. 1 and 1b shown connector element in that only one leg the above-described mounting portion 115, this opposite fastening region 116 and the two projections 112, 114 and the two fastening threaded holes 111, whereas the other leg 200 has a substantially flat surface on its underside and on its upper side a curved surface, for example a convexly curved surface 210.
  • This convex surface 210 serves on the one hand to increase the stability of the connector element by increased material thickness and on the other hand improves the handling, since sharp edges are avoided.
  • this leg webs 221, 222 which engage around a C-shaped rail at its top, as in Fig. 3 is shown schematically.
  • the leg 200 has an opening 230 for receiving a screw shaft, so as to be able to fix the leg in a known manner with a holding plate on the rail.
  • Fig. 2a shown connector element is different from that in Fig. 2 in that the stop 119 is provided on its upper side with a substantially U-shaped groove 1190, which in conjunction with Fig. 1b respectively.
  • Fig. 3a having function described below.
  • the prescribed connector elements having the attachment portions and the side projections projecting from the attachment portions have the advantage that they can be arranged in the interior of a rail.
  • FIG. 3 is schematically the attachment of two rails at an angle to each other with the aid of an in Fig. 2 shown fastener shown.
  • the leg 200 rests on the top of a rail 400 and surrounds the rail with its webs 221, 222. He is in a known per se example by means of a threaded plate (not visible in the figure) attached.
  • the leg 110 of the fastening element engages in a profile rail arranged at an angle at an angle to the profiled rail 400 and is fastened there by means of, for example, likewise a threaded plate (not visible).
  • the further borehole 121 serves, for example, for fastening further components.
  • rail solar elements 610 are fixed, which are arranged in a frame 600.
  • the attachment happens, for example, with known clamping elements 640th
  • FIG. 3a schematically is the attachment of a solar element 610 to a rail 400 by means of a in Fig. 1b shown, wherein the mounting portion 115 is inserted into the interior of the rail 400, while the mounting portion 125 is shown in its unassembled state.
  • Same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals as in FIG Fig. 1b shown. It is in this respect to the comments in connection with Fig. 1b fully incorporated by reference.
  • the clamping member 4010 which may be formed, for example, as a double-angled sheet is positioned in the groove 1190, has an angled portion 4011 in which a bore for the screw 4020 is provided with the corresponding Internal thread 1120 (in Fig. 3a not visible) in the assembled state is aligned.
  • the clamping element 4010 further has a jaw 4015 adjacent to the rectangular angled portion 4011, which engages over the solar element 610 and clamped by screwing the screw 4020 and thus holds in its position.
  • the advantage of the grooves 1190, 1290 lies in particular in that in conjunction with the clamping elements 4010, a simple assembly of the solar elements 610 by means of the clamping elements 4010 is possible, but also a positionally accurate assembly, in particular an angular arrangement of Solar elements 610 made possible by the articulated connection of the legs 110, 120.
  • the device for fixing solar panels on lateral panels 500 which are formed for example as sheets. These panels completely surround the obliquely arranged solar elements 610, wherein a gap 501, which runs over the entire longitudinal side, is arranged between the solar elements 610 or their frame 600 and the front-side highest covering wall 540. Due to this gap 501, a negative pressure is created in the interior of the lining in the case of an air flow which is caused by winds, so that the entire device is subjected to tension and is thereby stabilized.

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The connection element has two side pieces (110,120), where a side piece is connected with another side piece by a hinge in articulating manner. The former side piece has fixing areas and projections (112,114,122,124). The former side piece has a catch for a profile rail, which borders the fixing areas hinge-sided in front of a hinge. An independent claim is also included for a device for fixing solar elements.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verbinderelement zur Verbindung von zwei C-Profilschienen. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung eine Vorrichtung zur Befestigung von Solarelementen.The present invention relates to a connector element for connecting two C-profile rails. Furthermore, the invention relates to a device for fixing solar elements.

Bei der Montage von Stützgerüsten, Unterkonstruktionen oder dergleichen, beispielsweise für Solaranlagen, sind verschiedene Bauteile miteinander zu verbinden. Grundbauelemente für derartige Konstruktionen sind Profilschienen, insbesondere C-Profilschienen, die mit anderen Bauteilen, wie beispielsweise Dachhaken, verschiedenartigen Klemmen und insbesondere auch mit weiteren Profilschienen, fest zu verbinden sind.When mounting scaffolding, substructures or the like, for example, for solar systems, various components are to be connected together. Basic components for such constructions are rails, in particular C-profile rails, which are firmly connected to other components, such as roof hooks, various types of terminals and in particular with other rails.

Aus der DE 10 2005 007 184 B3 ist ein Gestell zur Anordnung von Solarmodulen bekannt geworden, das aus mindestens zwei beabstandet voneinander angeordneten flächigen Rahmen besteht, die jeweils mit den Rahmenseiten vorzugsweise ein Dreieck bilden, wobei jeweils eine Rahmenseite zur Boden- oder Dachfläche geneigt ausgebildet ist. Auf zwei benachbarten Rahmen sind jeweils auf der geneigten Rahmenseite verschiebbar und fixierbar Tragprofilstücke zur Abstützung und Fixierung eines Solarmoduls angeordnet. Über die Tragprofilstücke erfolgt ebenfalls die Verbindung zu den benachbart angeordneten Rahmenseiten beweglich zueinander und fixierbar miteinander. Die Rahmenseiten sind auch beweglich zueinander und fixierbar miteinander verbunden und/oder weisen mindestens eine Längenverstelleinrichtung auf. Im schräg gestellten Zustand kann die Rahmenanordnung verkleidet werden. Hierzu ist die zur geneigten Rahmenseite benachbart angeordnete und nicht an der Dach- oder Bodenfläche befestigte Rahmenseite ein T-Profil, wobei jeweils die Hälfte einer Fußbreite zur Befestigung der Verkleidung dient. Diese Art der Befestigung ist aufwendig. Die Befestigung der Solarelemente aneinander wird hier mittels Schraubverbindungen bewerkstelligt, die in Stegen angeordnet sind, die von den Tragprofilstücken wegstehen. Durch diese Anordnung ist kein kompakter Aufbau möglich.From the DE 10 2005 007 184 B3 is a frame for the arrangement of solar modules has become known, which consists of at least two spaced-apart planar frame, which preferably each form a triangle with the frame sides, wherein each one frame side to the floor or roof surface is inclined. On two adjacent frames slidable and fixable supporting profile pieces for supporting and fixing a solar module are respectively arranged on the inclined frame side. about the support profile pieces is also the connection to the adjacently arranged frame sides movable to each other and fixable with each other. The frame sides are also movable relative to one another and fixably connected to one another and / or have at least one length adjustment device. In the inclined state, the frame assembly can be disguised. For this purpose, the side adjacent to the inclined frame side and not fixed to the roof or floor surface frame side is a T-profile, each half of a foot width is used to attach the panel. This type of attachment is expensive. The attachment of the solar elements to each other is accomplished here by means of screw, which are arranged in webs which protrude from the support section pieces. By this arrangement, no compact construction is possible.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind bereits Verbinderelemente bekannt, die zwei zueinander im rechten Winkel angeordnete Schenkel umfassen. Aus der DE 20 2009 017 491 U1 ist ferner ein Verbinderelement bekannt geworden, welches zwei in einem Winkel zueinander stehende Schenkel aufweist, die gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind. Auf diese Weise können Bauteile, insbesondere Profilschienen, in einem nahezu beliebigen Winkel miteinander verbunden werden. Diese Verbinderelemente weisen Schenkel mit Vorsprüngen auf, welche oben auf die Profilschiene aufgesetzt mittels an sich bekannter Gewindeplatten und Schrauben an der Profilschiene befestigt werden. Die Führungsleisten dienen der vereinfachten Positionierung des Verbinderelements auf der Profilschiene. Hierzu sind die seitlichen Führungsleisten so gestaltet, dass die Stege oder Abschnitte der Profilschiene von außen umgreifen und so die Positionierung und die Fixierung des Verbinderelements auf der Profilschiene erleichtern und die Verbindung stabilisieren.Connector elements are already known from the prior art, comprising two legs arranged at right angles to each other. From the DE 20 2009 017 491 U1 Further, a connector element has become known, which has two mutually angled legs, which are hinged together. In this way, components, in particular profile rails, can be connected to one another in an almost arbitrary angle. These connector elements have legs with projections which are mounted on top of the rail mounted by means of known threaded plates and screws on the rail. The guide rails are used for simplified positioning of the connector element on the rail. For this purpose, the lateral guide rails are designed so that embrace the webs or sections of the rail from the outside, thus facilitating the positioning and fixing of the connector element on the rail and stabilize the connection.

Eine solche Befestigung weist bereits große Vorteile auf, da aufgrund der beschriebenen Positionierung eine schnelle und präzise Befestigung möglich ist.Such an attachment already has great advantages, since due to the positioning described a quick and precise attachment is possible.

Problematisch ist allerdings, dass bei einer Befestigung zweier Profilschienen in einem Winkel von beispielsweise 90° die beiden Schenkel sehr lang ausgebildet werden müssten, um den Spalt zu überbrücken, der durch die beiden im Winkel zueinander stehenden Profilschienen entsteht. Darüber hinaus umgreifen die Schenkel die Profilschienen an ihrer Oberseite, sodass an dieser Stelle keine weitere Befestigung beispielsweise von Solarelementen möglich ist.The problem, however, is that in an attachment of two rails at an angle of for example 90 °, the two legs would have to be made very long in order to bridge the gap that arises through the two mutually perpendicular profiled rails. In addition, the legs surround the rails on their upper side, so that at this point no further attachment, for example, of solar panels is possible.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verbinderelement der eingangs beschriebenen Art dahingehend weiterzubilden, dass zum einen eine Befestigung von im Winkel zueinander angeordneten Profilschienen problemlos möglich ist und dass zum anderen über die praktisch gesamte Länge der Profilschiene insbesondere auch dann, wenn sie beispielsweise im Winkel mit einer anderen Profilschiene verbunden ist, beispielsweise Solarelemente an der Profilschiene befestigt werden können. Es soll mit anderen Worten kein Befestigungs-Bauraum verloren gehen. Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Verbinderelement gelöst, wie es Gegenstand des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 ist.The invention is therefore the object of developing a connector element of the type described above to the effect that on the one hand an attachment of angularly arranged rails is easily possible and that on the other over the virtually entire length of the rail in particular even if, for example, in Angle is connected to another rail, for example, solar panels can be attached to the rail. It should be lost in other words no mounting space. This object is achieved by a connector element as it is the subject of independent claim 1.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es auch, eine Vorrichtung zur Befestigung von Solarelementen zu vermitteln, welche auf einfache Weise herstellbar, stabil und im fertig montierten Zustand insbesondere auch von Winden erzeugten Belastungen standhält.The object of the invention is also to provide a device for fixing solar elements, which can be produced in a simple manner, stable and in the assembled state, in particular also withstand wind generated loads.

Die Aufgabe wird ferner gelöst durch eine Vorrichtung zur Befestigung von Solarelementen mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 11.The object is further achieved by a device for fastening solar elements with the features of claim 11.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verbinderelement zur Verbindung von zwei Profilschienen mit einem ersten und mit einem zweiten, gelenkig mit dem ersten verbundenen Schenkel, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass wenigstens ein Schenkel einen mittigen Befestigungsbereich und von diesem jeweils seitlich über den Befestigungsbereich ragende Vorsprünge aufweist, die im montierten Zustand an entsprechenden Vorsprüngen der Profilschiene als Widerlager anliegen. Auf diese Weise kann das Verbinderelement auf sehr vorteilhafte Weise in die Profilschiene eingeschoben werden, sodass zum einen bei einer Anordnung von zwei Profilschienen im Winkel zueinander der Drehpunkt in Richtung Unterseite der Profilschiene verlagert wird. Hierdurch steigt die Variabilität und die Schenkel können kürzer bauen als bei einer Anordnung eines Verbinderelements an der Oberseite der Profilschienen. Außerdem ist durch das Hineinstecken des Schenkels des Verbinderelements in die Profilschiene sichergestellt, dass an der Oberseite der Profilschiene kein Bauraum verlorengeht, sodass dort beispielsweise Solarelemente über die gesamte Länge der Profilschiene befestigt werden können. Rein prinzipiell kann vorgesehen sein, dass beide Schenkel jeweils einen mittigen Befestigungsbereich und von diesem jeweils seitlich über den Befestigungsbereich ragende Vorsprünge aufweisen, die jeweils im montierten Zustand an Vorsprüngen einer Profilschiene als Widerlager anliegen. Auf diese Weise kann das Profilelement auf die oben beschriebene Weise jeweils in zwei aneinandergrenzende Profilschienen gesteckt werden, sodass diese im Winkel zueinander befestigbar sind. Sehr vorteilhaft ist vorgesehen, dass der Befestigungsbereich zwei Löcher aufweist, die insbesondere mit Gewinden versehen sind. Durch diese beiden Löcher ist zum einen eine Befestigung des Schenkels in der Profilschiene möglich, zum anderen können auch unmittelbar an dem Schenkel Bauteile auf der Profilschiene befestigt werden, ohne dass zusätzliche Gewindeplatten oder dergleichen erforderlich wären.The connector element according to the invention for connecting two profiled rails with a first and with a second, pivotally connected to the first leg, characterized in that at least one leg has a central mounting portion and projecting from each laterally beyond the mounting portion projections mounted in the Condition abut on corresponding projections of the rail as an abutment. In this way, the connector element can be inserted in a very advantageous manner in the rail, so that on the one hand in an arrangement of two rails at an angle to each other, the pivot point is shifted towards the bottom of the rail. As a result, the variability increases and the legs can build shorter than with an arrangement of a connector element at the top of the rails. In addition, it is ensured by inserting the leg of the connector element in the rail that no space is lost at the top of the rail so that there, for example, solar panels can be attached over the entire length of the rail. Purely in principle, it can be provided that both legs each have a central fastening region and protrusions projecting from the latter in each case laterally beyond the fastening region, which abut in each case in the mounted state on projections of a profile rail as an abutment. In this way, the profile element can be inserted in the manner described above in each case in two adjoining profile rails, so that they are fastened to each other at an angle. Very advantageously, it is provided that the fastening region has two holes, which are provided in particular with threads. Through these two holes on the one hand attachment of the leg in the rail is possible, on the other hand can be attached directly to the leg components on the rail without additional threaded plates or the like would be required.

Bei einer anderen Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass ein Schenkel einen mittigen Befestigungsbereich und von diesem jeweils seitlich über den Befestigungsbereich ragende Vorsprünge aufweist, die im montierten Zustand an Vorsprüngen der Profilschiene als Widerlager anliegen und dass eine Fläche des anderen Schenkels parallel zu den seitlichen Außenkanten seitliche Führungsleisten aufweist. Diese Ausbildung kombiniert die vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung eines in die Profilschiene steckbaren Schenkels mit einem die Profilschiene übergreifenden Schenkel und kann beispielsweise bei einer stumpfwinkligen Anordnung zweier Profilschienen sehr vorteilhaft vorgesehen werden.In another embodiment, it is provided that a limb has a central fastening region and protrusions projecting laterally beyond the fastening region, which in the mounted state rest on protrusions of the profile rail as an abutment and in that one surface of the other limb has lateral guide strips parallel to the lateral outer edges having. This design combines the advantageous embodiment of a leg which can be plugged into the rail with a leg which overlaps the rail and can, for example, be provided with an obtuse angle Arrangement of two rails are provided very advantageous.

Dabei ist vorteilhafterweise vorgesehen, dass die den seitlichen Führungsleisten abgewandte Fläche des Schenkels eine konvexe Wölbung aufweist. Statt einer konvexen Wölbung kann auch eine leichte Abrundung der Oberfläche vorgesehen sein. Hierdurch wird zum einen die Materialstärke des Verbinderelements erhöht und damit dessen Stabilität vergrößert, zum anderen wird hierdurch die Ausbildung von scharfen Kanten vermieden, sodass die Handhabung für den Monteur angenehmer und sicherer ist.It is advantageously provided that the lateral guide rails facing away from the surface of the leg has a convex curvature. Instead of a convex curvature, a slight rounding of the surface can also be provided. As a result, on the one hand increases the material thickness of the connector element and thus increases its stability, on the other hand, this prevents the formation of sharp edges, so that the handling of the fitter is more pleasant and safer.

Dieser Schenkel weist ein Rundloch oder ein Langloch auf. Ein Langloch hat gegenüber einem Rundloch den Vorteil, dass die Befestigung des Verbinderelements variabler gestaltet werden kann und die Verbindung zwischen dem Verbinderelement und dem Bauteil über das Langloch eingestellt werden kann.This leg has a round hole or a slot. A slot has the advantage over a round hole that the attachment of the connector element can be made more variable and the connection between the connector element and the component can be adjusted via the elongated hole.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung sieht vor, dass der Anschlag jeweils an seiner Oberseite eine im Wesentlichen U-förmige Nut aufweist. Diese U-förmige Nut dient der Aufnahme eines Klemmelements, mit dem eine Solarzelle geklemmt werden kann. Durch die Anordnung der U-förmigen Nut in dem Anschlag wird so nicht nur eine einfache Montage der Solarzellen ermöglicht, sondern insbesondere auch eine positionsgenaue Montage der Solarzellen, denn das Anschlagelement markiert das Ende der Befestigungsvorrichtung vor der gelenkigen Verbindung, d.h. dem Gelenkpunkt.An advantageous embodiment provides that the stop has a substantially U-shaped groove on each of its upper sides. This U-shaped groove serves to receive a clamping element with which a solar cell can be clamped. The arrangement of the U-shaped groove in the stop so not only a simple assembly of the solar cell allows, but in particular a positionally accurate mounting of the solar cells, because the stop member marks the end of the fastening device before the articulated connection, i. the hinge point.

Die gelenkige Verbindung kann beispielsweise so realisiert sein, dass beide Schenkel jeweils einen oder mehrere Vorsprünge aufweisen, die ineinandergesteckt werden können und jeweils mit Bohrungen versehen sind, die im zusammengesteckten Zustand fluchten und durch die ein Bolzen oder ein (Zylinder)Stift gesteckt werden kann, um die gelenkige Verbindung zu realisieren. An den Enden des Zylinderstiftes kann ein Gewinde für eine Schraubmutter vorgesehen sein, um mit Hilfe der Schraubmuttern den Stift zu fixieren.The articulated connection can for example be realized so that both legs each have one or more projections which can be inserted into each other and are each provided with holes which are aligned in the assembled state and through which a bolt or a (cylinder) pin can be inserted, to realize the articulated connection. At the ends of the cylinder pin can be a thread for a Nut be provided to fix the pin using the nuts.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verbinderelement ist vorzugsweise aus einem Metall, beispielsweise aus Aluminium, gefertigt. Bevorzugt wird es aus Druckgussteilen hergestellt, beispielsweise aus Aluminiumdruckgussteilen oder Zinkdruckgussteilen. Es kann ferner auch aus Edelstahlteilen gefertigt sein.The connector element according to the invention is preferably made of a metal, for example of aluminum. It is preferably produced from die-cast parts, for example from die-cast aluminum parts or zinc die-cast parts. It can also be made of stainless steel parts.

Die Vorrichtung zur Befestigung von Solarelementen ist gekennzeichnet durch jeweils im Winkel zueinander mittels derartigen Verbinderelementen befestigten Profilschienen, an denen Solarelemente in einem Winkel zur Horizontalen geneigt befestigt sind. Diese Vorrichtung ist durch seitliche Verkleidungen gekennzeichnet, wobei zwischen den Solarelementen und der stirnseitigen höchsten Verkleidungswand ein Spalt ausgebildet ist. Auf diese Weise entsteht im Falle eines aufgrund eines Windes über das Solarelement streichenden Luftstroms ein Unterdruck im Inneren der Vorrichtung, sodass die im Winkel aneinander befestigten Profilschienen auf Zug belastet werden und auf diese Weise eine Stabilisierung der gesamten Vorrichtung realisierbar ist. Die Verkleidung wird dabei durch zwischen den Profilschienen angeordnete Bleche realisiert.The device for fixing solar elements is characterized by each mounted at an angle to each other by means of such connector elements profile rails on which solar elements are mounted inclined at an angle to the horizontal. This device is characterized by lateral cladding, wherein between the solar elements and the front-side highest cladding wall, a gap is formed. In this way, in the case of a due to a wind sweeping over the solar element air flow creates a negative pressure in the interior of the device, so that the angle secured to each other rails are loaded on train and in this way a stabilization of the entire device can be realized. The cladding is realized by arranged between the rails metal sheets.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen anhand der Zeichnungen. Hierbei können die verschiedenen Merkmale jeweils für sich oder in Kombination miteinander verwirklicht sein.Further features and advantages of the invention are the subject of the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings. In this case, the various features can be implemented individually or in combination with each other.

In den Zeichnungen zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine isometrische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Verbinderelements;
Fig. 1a
eine andere Ansicht des in Fig. 1 dargestellten Verbinderelements in isometrischer Darstellung;
Fig. 1b
eine isometrische Darstellung einer weiteren Ausgestaltung eines erfindungsgemäßen Verbinderelements;
Fig. 2
eine andere Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Verbinderelements in isometrischer Darstellung;
Fig. 2a
eine weitere Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Verbinderelements in isometrischer Darstellung;
Fig. 3
eine teilweise weggebrochene schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zur Befestigung von Solarelementen in isometrischer Darstellung;
Fig. 3
aeine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Befestigung von Solarelementen in isometrischer Ansicht;
Fig. 4
eine teilweise weggebrochene Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zur Befestigung von Solarelementen und
Fig. 5
die in Fig. 4 mit B bezeichnete Einzelheit in vergrößerter Darstellung.
In the drawings show:
Fig. 1
an isometric view of a connector element according to the invention;
Fig. 1a
another view of the in Fig. 1 illustrated connector element in isometric view;
Fig. 1b
an isometric view of another embodiment of a connector element according to the invention;
Fig. 2
another embodiment of a connector element according to the invention in isometric view;
Fig. 2a
a further embodiment of a connector element according to the invention in isometric view;
Fig. 3
a partially broken away schematic representation of an apparatus according to the invention for fixing solar elements in an isometric view;
Fig. 3
aa device according to the invention for fixing solar elements in an isometric view;
Fig. 4
a partially broken away view of a device according to the invention for attachment of solar elements and
Fig. 5
in the Fig. 4 with B designated detail in an enlarged view.

Ein Verbinderelement, dargestellt in Fig. 1 und Fig. 1a, weist zwei Schenkel auf, einen ersten Schenkel 110 und einen zweiten Schenkel 120, die gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind. Die gelenkige Verbindung der beiden Schenkel 110, 120 aneinander wird durch Vorsprünge 117, 127 realisiert, die jeweils fluchtende Öffnungen aufweisen, durch die im verbundenen Zustand eine beispielsweise Schraubverbindung 130 hindurchführbar ist, die die Verbindung der beiden Schenkel in einem beliebigen Winkel aneinander ermöglicht und die auch eine Fixierung der beiden Schenkel 110, 120 aneinander ermöglicht. Dabei sind die Vorsprünge 127 des Schenkels 120 so an die Vorsprünge 117 des Schenkels 110 angepasst, dass ein möglichst spielfreies Ineinandergreifen der beiden Schenkel bei gleichzeitig freier Drehbarkeit realisiert wird. Jeder der beiden Schenkel weist einen Befestigungsbereich 115, 125 auf, der im montierten Zustand in einer Profilschiene, beispielsweise in einer C-Profilschiene 400, wie sie beispielsweise schematisch in Fig. 3 dargestellt ist, bündig an der Oberseite der Profilschiene 400 anliegt (vergl. Fig. 3). Ein weiterer Befestigungsbereich 116, 126 ist jeweils dem Befestigungsbereich 115, 125 gegenüberliegend angeordnet. Dieser Befestigungsbereich liegt im montierten Zustand des Verbinderelements im Inneren der Profilschiene 400. Im Befestigungsbereich 115 bzw. 116 des ersten Schenkels 110, bzw. im Befestigungsbereich 125 bzw. 126 des zweiten Schenkels 120 sind Löcher 111 bzw. 121 vorgesehen, die bevorzugt mit Gewinden versehen sind. Diese Gewindelöcher dienen zum einen der Befestigung des Verbinderelements in der Profilschiene 400 mittels an sich bekannter Gewindeplatten, zum anderen können jeweils in dem zweiten Loch an der Profilschiene 400 beispielsweise weitere Vorrichtungen befestigt werden, beispielsweise Halteelemente für Solarzellen oder dergleichen. Die Befestigungsbereiche 115, 125 weisen jeweils Anschläge 119, 129 für die Profilschiene 400 auf, welche die Befestigungsbereiche 115, 125 bzw. 116, 126 gelenkseitig vor dem Gelenk begrenzen. In Fig. 1b ist eine weitere Ausgestaltung eines erfindungsgemäßen Verbinderelements dargestellt, bei dem diese Anschläge 119, 129 an ihrer Oberseite jeweils eine im Wesentlichen U-förmige Nut 1190, 1290 aufweisen. In diese U-förmigen Nuten 1190, 1290 werden Klemmelemente 4010 eingesetzt, die mittels Schrauben 4020 befestigt werden, deren Gewinde mit einem in dem Verbinderelement jeweils anschlagsseitig angeordneten Gewinde 1120, 1220 fluchtet. Durch Festdrehen der Schaube 4020 wird das Solarelement 610 auf diese Weise durch Klemmung befestigt (Fig. 3a).A connector element shown in FIG Fig. 1 and Fig. 1a , Has two legs, a first leg 110 and a second leg 120, which are hinged together. The articulated connection of the two legs 110, 120 to each other is realized by projections 117, 127, each having aligned openings through which in the connected state, for example, a screw 130 is passed, which allows the connection of the two legs at an arbitrary angle to each other and the also allows a fixation of the two legs 110, 120 to each other. In this case, the projections 127 of the leg 120 are adapted to the projections 117 of the leg 110, that a possible play-free engagement of the two legs is realized at the same time free rotation. Each of the two legs has a mounting portion 115, 125 which in the assembled state in a rail, for example in a C-rail 400, as shown schematically in, for example Fig. 3 is shown flush with the top of the rail 400 abuts (see. Fig. 3 ). Another attachment region 116, 126 is in each case arranged opposite the attachment region 115, 125. This attachment area In the mounted state of the connector element in the interior of the rail 400. In the mounting portion 115 and 116 of the first leg 110, and in the mounting portion 125 and 126 of the second leg 120 holes 111 and 121 are provided, which are preferably provided with threads. These threaded holes are used to attach the connector element in the rail 400 by means of known threaded plates, on the other hand, in the second hole on the rail 400, for example, further devices are attached, for example, holding elements for solar cells or the like. The attachment regions 115, 125 each have stops 119, 129 for the profile rail 400, which delimit the attachment regions 115, 125 or 116, 126 on the articulation side in front of the joint. In Fig. 1b a further embodiment of a connector element according to the invention is shown, in which these stops 119, 129 each have a substantially U-shaped groove 1190, 1290 on its upper side. In these U-shaped grooves 1190, 1290 clamping elements 4010 are used, which are fastened by means of screws 4020, the thread of which is aligned with a in the connector element each stop side arranged thread 1120, 1220. By tightening the screw 4020, the solar element 610 is fixed in this way by clamping ( Fig. 3a ).

Beide Schenkel 110, 120 weisen jeweils seitlich der Befestigungsbereiche 115, 125 wegstehende Vorsprünge 112, 114 bzw. 122, 124 auf, die so ausgebildet sind, dass sie an entsprechend in der Profilschiene 400 ausgebildeten und ihnen gegenüberliegenden Vorsprüngen 401 als Widerlager zur Anlage kommen. So liegen diese Vorsprünge beispielsweise bei einer C-förmigen Profilschiene an den C-förmigen Vorsprüngen an und bilden so das Widerlager.Both legs 110, 120 each have laterally of the attachment portions 115, 125 wegstehende projections 112, 114 and 122, 124, which are formed so that they come to correspondingly formed in the rail 400 and opposing projections 401 as an abutment to the plant. So these projections are for example in a C-shaped rail on the C-shaped projections and thus form the abutment.

Eine weitere Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Verbinderelements ist in Fig. 2 dargestellt. Das in Fig. 2 dargestellte Verbinderelement unterscheidet sich von dem in Fig. 1 und 1b dargestellten Verbinderelement dadurch, dass nur ein Schenkel den vorbeschriebenen Befestigungsbereich 115, den diesem gegenüberliegenden Befestigungsbereich 116 und die beiden Vorsprünge 112, 114 sowie die beiden Befestigungsgewindelöcher 111 aufweist, wohingegen der andere Schenkel 200 eine an seiner Unterseite im Wesentlichen ebene Fläche und an seiner Oberseite eine gewölbte Fläche, beispielsweise eine konvex gewölbte Fläche 210 aufweist. Diese konvexe Fläche 210 dient zum einen der Erhöhung der Stabilität des Verbinderelements durch eine erhöhte Materialstärke und verbessert zum anderen die Handhabung, da scharfe Kanten vermieden werden. Seitlich weist dieser Schenkel Stege 221, 222 auf, die eine C-förmige Profilschiene an ihrer Oberseite umgreifen, wie es in Fig. 3 schematisch dargestellt ist. Der Schenkel 200 weist eine Öffnung 230 zur Aufnahme eines Schraubenschaftes auf, um so den Schenkel auf an sich bekannte Weise mit einer Halteplatte an der Profilschiene befestigen zu können.A further embodiment of the connector element according to the invention is in Fig. 2 shown. This in Fig. 2 shown connector element is different from that in Fig. 1 and 1b shown connector element in that only one leg the above-described mounting portion 115, this opposite fastening region 116 and the two projections 112, 114 and the two fastening threaded holes 111, whereas the other leg 200 has a substantially flat surface on its underside and on its upper side a curved surface, for example a convexly curved surface 210. This convex surface 210 serves on the one hand to increase the stability of the connector element by increased material thickness and on the other hand improves the handling, since sharp edges are avoided. Laterally, this leg webs 221, 222, which engage around a C-shaped rail at its top, as in Fig. 3 is shown schematically. The leg 200 has an opening 230 for receiving a screw shaft, so as to be able to fix the leg in a known manner with a holding plate on the rail.

Das in Fig. 2a dargestellte Verbinderelement unterscheidet sich von dem in Fig. 2 dadurch, dass der Anschlag 119 an seiner Oberseite mit einer im Wesentlichen U-förmigen Nut 1190 versehen ist, die die in Verbindung mit Fig. 1b bzw. Fig. 3a nachstehend beschriebene Funktion aufweist.This in Fig. 2a shown connector element is different from that in Fig. 2 in that the stop 119 is provided on its upper side with a substantially U-shaped groove 1190, which in conjunction with Fig. 1b respectively. Fig. 3a having function described below.

Die vorgeschriebenen Verbinderelemente mit den Befestigungsbereichen und den seitlichen, von den Befestigungsbereichen abragenden Vorsprüngen weisen den Vorteil auf, dass sie in dem Inneren einer Profilschiene angeordnet werden können. Hierdurch ist eine winkelige Anordnung zweier Profilschienen in besonders enger Weise möglich, da der Drehpunkt auf der Innenseite der Profilschiene liegt, also nicht auf der Seite, auf der später beispielsweise Solarelemente befestigt werden.The prescribed connector elements having the attachment portions and the side projections projecting from the attachment portions have the advantage that they can be arranged in the interior of a rail. As a result, an angular arrangement of two rails in a particularly close manner possible because the fulcrum is on the inside of the rail, so not on the side on which, for example, solar elements are attached later.

In Fig. 3 ist schematisch die Befestigung zweier Profilschienen in einem Winkel zueinander unter Zuhilfenahme eines in Fig. 2 dargestellten Befestigungselements dargestellt. Wie der Fig. 3 zu entnehmen ist, liegt der Schenkel 200 auf der Oberseite einer Profilschiene 400 auf und umgreift die Profilschiene mit seinen Stegen 221, 222. Er wird auf an sich bekannte Weise beispielsweise mittels einer Gewindeplatte (in der Figur nicht zu erkennen) befestigt. Der Schenkel 110 des Befestigungselements greift dagegen in eine im Winkel schräg zur Profilschiene 400 angeordnete Profilschiene ein und wird dort mittels beispielsweise ebenfalls einer Gewindeplatte (nicht zu erkennen) befestigt. Das weitere Bohrloch 121 dient beispielsweise der Befestigung weiterer Bauteile. Auf dieser schräg angeordneten Profilschiene werden Solarelemente 610 befestigt, die in einem Rahmen 600 angeordnet sind. Die Befestigung geschieht beispielsweise mit an sich bekannten Klemmelementen 640.In Fig. 3 is schematically the attachment of two rails at an angle to each other with the aid of an in Fig. 2 shown fastener shown. Again Fig. 3 can be seen, the leg 200 rests on the top of a rail 400 and surrounds the rail with its webs 221, 222. He is in a known per se example by means of a threaded plate (not visible in the figure) attached. By contrast, the leg 110 of the fastening element engages in a profile rail arranged at an angle at an angle to the profiled rail 400 and is fastened there by means of, for example, likewise a threaded plate (not visible). The further borehole 121 serves, for example, for fastening further components. On this obliquely arranged rail solar elements 610 are fixed, which are arranged in a frame 600. The attachment happens, for example, with known clamping elements 640th

In Fig. 3a ist schematisch die Befestigung eines Solarelements 610 an einer Profilschiene 400 mittels eines in Fig. 1b dargestellten Verbinderelements gezeigt, wobei der Befestigungsbereich 115 in das Innere der Profilschiene 400 gesteckt ist, während der Befestigungsbereich 125 in seinem nicht montierten Zustand dargestellt ist. Gleiche Elemente sind mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen wie in Fig. 1b dargestellt. Es wird insoweit auf die Ausführungen in Verbindung mit Fig. 1b vollinhaltlich Bezug genommen. Der isometrischen Darstellung in Fig. 3a ist sehr schön zu entnehmen, wie das Klemmelement 4010, das beispielsweise als zweifach abgewinkeltes Blech ausgebildet sein kann, in der Nut 1190 positioniert wird, weist einen abgewinkelten Bereich 4011 auf, in dem eine Bohrung für die Schraube 4020 vorgesehen ist, die mit dem entsprechenden Innengewinde 1120 (in Fig. 3a nicht zu sehen) im montierten Zustand fluchtet. Das Klemmelement 4010 weist ferner einen an den rechtwinklig abgewinkelten Bereich 4011 angrenzende Klemmbacken 4015 auf, der das Solarelement 610 übergreift und durch Eindrehen der Schraube 4020 klemmt und so in seiner Position hält.In Fig. 3a schematically is the attachment of a solar element 610 to a rail 400 by means of a in Fig. 1b shown, wherein the mounting portion 115 is inserted into the interior of the rail 400, while the mounting portion 125 is shown in its unassembled state. Same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals as in FIG Fig. 1b shown. It is in this respect to the comments in connection with Fig. 1b fully incorporated by reference. The isometric representation in Fig. 3a is very nice to see how the clamping member 4010, which may be formed, for example, as a double-angled sheet is positioned in the groove 1190, has an angled portion 4011 in which a bore for the screw 4020 is provided with the corresponding Internal thread 1120 (in Fig. 3a not visible) in the assembled state is aligned. The clamping element 4010 further has a jaw 4015 adjacent to the rectangular angled portion 4011, which engages over the solar element 610 and clamped by screwing the screw 4020 and thus holds in its position.

Der Vorteil der Nuten 1190, 1290 liegt insbesondere darin, dass in Verbindung mit den Klemmelementen 4010 eine einfache Montage der Solarelemente 610 mittels der Klemmelemente 4010 möglich ist, aber auch eine positionsgenaue Montage, die insbesondere auch eine winkelige Anordnung der Solarelemente 610 ermöglicht, realisiert durch die gelenkige Verbindung der Schenkel 110, 120.The advantage of the grooves 1190, 1290 lies in particular in that in conjunction with the clamping elements 4010, a simple assembly of the solar elements 610 by means of the clamping elements 4010 is possible, but also a positionally accurate assembly, in particular an angular arrangement of Solar elements 610 made possible by the articulated connection of the legs 110, 120.

Wie bereits Fig. 3, aber noch deutlicher Fig. 4 und Fig. 5 zu entnehmen ist, weist die Vorrichtung zur Befestigung von Solarelementen seitliche Verkleidungen 500 auf, die beispielsweise als Bleche ausgebildet sind. Diese Verkleidungen umschließen die schräg angeordneten Solarelemente 610 komplett, wobei zwischen den Solarelementen 610 bzw. deren Rahmen 600 und der stirnseitigen höchsten Verkleidungswand 540 ein Spalt 501 angeordnet, der über die gesamte Längsseite verläuft. Aufgrund dieses Spalts 501 entsteht im Inneren der Verkleidung bei einem Luftstrom, der durch Winde hervorgerufen wird, ein Unterdruck, sodass die gesamte Vorrichtung auf Zug beansprucht wird und dadurch stabilisiert wird.As already Fig. 3 but more clearly 4 and FIG. 5 can be seen, the device for fixing solar panels on lateral panels 500, which are formed for example as sheets. These panels completely surround the obliquely arranged solar elements 610, wherein a gap 501, which runs over the entire longitudinal side, is arranged between the solar elements 610 or their frame 600 and the front-side highest covering wall 540. Due to this gap 501, a negative pressure is created in the interior of the lining in the case of an air flow which is caused by winds, so that the entire device is subjected to tension and is thereby stabilized.

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Verbinderelement zur Verbindung von zwei Profilschienen (400) mit einem ersten und mit einem zweiten, gelenkig mit dem ersten verbundenen Schenkel (110; 120), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass wenigstens ein Schenkel (110; 120) einen mittigen Befestigungsbereich (115; 125) und von diesem jeweils seitlich über den Befestigungsbereich ragende Vorsprünge (112, 114; 122, 124) aufweist, die im montierten Zustand an Vorsprüngen der Profilschiene (400) als Widerlager anliegen.A connector element for connecting two rails (400) having first and second hinged legs (110; 120), characterized in that at least one leg (110; 120) has a central mounting area (115; 125) and has protrusions (112, 114, 122, 124) protruding laterally beyond the fastening region, which abut projections of the profiled rail (400) as an abutment in the assembled state. Verbinderelement nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass beide Schenkel (110; 120) jeweils einen mittigen Befestigungsbereich (115; 125) und von diesem jeweils seitlich über den Befestigungsbereich (115; 125) ragende Vorsprünge (112, 114; 122, 124) aufweisen, die im montierten Zustand an Vorsprüngen einer Profilschiene als Widerlager anliegen.Connector element according to claim 1, characterized in that both limbs (110, 120) each have a central fastening region (115, 125) and protrusions (112, 114, 122, 124) projecting laterally beyond the attachment region (115, 125) , which rest in the mounted state on projections of a rail as an abutment. Verbinderelement nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Befestigungsbereich (115; 125) zwei insbesondere mit Gewinde versehene Löcher (111; 121) aufweist.Connector element according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening region (115; 125) comprises two, in particular threaded holes (111; 121). Verbinderelement nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Schenkel (110) einen mittigen Befestigungsbereich (115) und von diesem jeweils seitlich über den Befestigungsbereich hervorstehende Vorsprünge (112, 114) aufweist, die im montierten Zustand an Vorsprüngen einer Profilschiene (400) als Widerlager anliegen und dass eine Fläche des anderen Schenkels (200) parallel zu den seitlichen Außenkanten seitliche Führungsleisten (221, 222) aufweist.Connector element according to claim 1, characterized in that a limb (110) has a central fastening region (115) and protrusions (112, 114) protruding laterally beyond the fastening region, which in the mounted state abut projections of a profiled rail (400) as an abutment abut and that a surface of the other leg (200) parallel to the lateral outer edges lateral guide rails (221, 222). Verbinderelement nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die den seitlichen Führungsleisten (221, 222) abgewandte Fläche (210) des Schenkels eine konvexe Wölbung aufweist.Connector element according to claim 4, characterized in that the lateral guide rails (221, 222) facing away from surface (210) of the leg has a convex curvature. Verbinderelement nach Anspruch 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der andere Schenkel (200) jeweils wenigstens ein Lang- und/oder Rundloch aufweist.Connector element according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the other leg (200) each has at least one long and / or round hole. Verbinderelement nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es einen Anschlag (119; 129) aufweist, welcher den mittigen Befestigungsbereich (115; 125) und die jeweils seitlich über dem Befestigungsbereich vorhanden Vorsprünge (112, 114; 122, 124) gelenkseitig begrenzt.Connector element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a stop (119; 129) which delimits the central attachment region (115; 125) and the projections (112, 114; 122, 124) respectively laterally above the attachment region , Verbinderelement nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Anschlag (119; 129) an seiner Oberseite eine im Wesentlichen U-förmige Nut (1190; 1290) aufweist.Connector element according to claim 7, characterized in that the stop (119; 129) has on its upper side a substantially U-shaped groove (1190; 1290). Verbinderelement nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es aus einem Metall, insbesondere Aluminium, Zink oder Edelstahl besteht.Connector element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it consists of a metal, in particular aluminum, zinc or stainless steel. Verbinderelement nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es aus Druckgussteilen, insbesondere aus Aluminiumdruckgussteilen oder Zinkdruckgussteilen, besteht.Connector element according to claim 9, characterized in that it consists of die-cast parts, in particular aluminum die-cast parts or zinc die-cast parts. Vorrichtung zur Befestigung von Solarelementen, umfassend jeweils im Winkel zueinander mittels Verbinderelementen nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10 befestigten Profilschienen, an denen Solarelemente in einem Winkel zur Horizontalen geneigt befestigt sind, gekennzeichnet durch seitliche Verkleidungen (500, 540) derart, dass zwischen dem Solarelement (610) und der stirnseitigen höchsten Verkleidungswand (540) ein Spalt (501) ausgebildet ist.Device for fixing solar elements, each comprising at an angle to each other by means of connector elements according to one of claims 1 to 10 mounted rails, to which solar elements are mounted inclined at an angle to the horizontal, characterized by side panels (500, 540) such that between the solar element (610) and the front-side highest cladding wall (540) is formed a gap (501). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verkleidung (500, 540) durch zwischen den Profilschienen befestigte Bleche gebildet werden.Apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that the lining (500, 540) are formed by fixed between the rails rails.
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